An Arizona law that went into effect Dec. 31 requires cities and towns to approve many site plans and design reviews administratively, without public hearings, using clear, objective standards. The law is expected to reduce delays, limit subjective decision-making and speed up development timelines.
Source: https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/arizonas-hb-2447-flipping-the-script-on-site-plan-reviews/